Terry Becker, age 84, of Caledonia, passed away December 26, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare, Houston, Minn. He was born September 23, 1940, in Caledonia, to Lloyd and Florence (Gaspard) Becker. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1958. Terry owned and operated Becker Lumber Company with his father and uncle Cyril Becker. He then sold authentic log homes and was a … [Read more...]
MEETING NOTICE YORK TOWNSHIP
The January meeting for York Township will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the York Town Hall. Fred Scheevel, Clerk York Township Publish 6,13 … [Read more...]
Jefferson Township Notice of Meeting
The January meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be Monday, January 13, 7 p.m., at the treasurer’s residence, 19791 Jefferson Rd, Caledonia. Anne Falken, Clerk Publish 6 … [Read more...]
HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 294 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING January 9, 2025 | 6:00 PM High School Library Live Stream: ISD 294 agenda
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Seat New Board Members IV. Agenda Approval V. Public Comment VI. Organizational Meeting A. Election of Officers 1. Election of Chair 2. Election of Vice-Chair 3. Election of Clerk 4. Election of Treasurer B. OfficialDesignations 1. Official Depository 2. Official 2025 Board Meeting Calendar 3. Wire Transfer … [Read more...]
Black Hammer Township Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the Black Hammer Township Hall. Publish 6 … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Christmas is With You Every Day!
By Pastor Nissa Peterson Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches I was driving home from a Christmas celebration one year late at night. At 11:58 p.m. on December 25 the radio station played a Christmas song. And the very next song, starting at 12:01 a.m. on December 26, returned to classic rock. For much of the world, Christmas ends at midnight on the 25th. But for … [Read more...]
SEMAC Announces January Grant Opportunity For Individual Artists
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) will open applications for Individual Artist Grants on December 28, 2024, with submissions due by January 28, 2025. In a significant change to the application process, SEMAC has eliminated the Letter of Intent requirement based on feedback from its recent Needs Assessment Survey. These competitive grants support artists in … [Read more...]
Early Release Denied for Amish Bishop Convicted of Sex Abuse
By Zech Sindt On September 30, 2024, Fillmore County Community Corrections (FCCC) attempted to prematurely release Chriss Stutzman, an Amish bishop formerly convicted of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl, from probation. In 2019, the victim, now an adult, bravely came forward to report the abuse she suffered at the hands of Stutzman in 1989. She provided a harrowing … [Read more...]
Probation, Jail Time for Woman Who Injured Amish Family in Crash
By Zech Sindt On December 30, 2024, Brittany Nicole Edgar, a 33-year-old woman from Kasson who pleaded guilty to fleeing the scene of an accident, was sentenced. The Fillmore County judge imposed a 13-month prison sentence, but it was stayed for three years, meaning Edgar will avoid serving most of her time behind bars if she adheres to the terms of her probation. On … [Read more...]
Chatfield Police Department Susan Sponsel Kelly, 79, Rochester, Minn., 12/13/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Aaron Orr Luster, 20, St. Louis, Mo., 10/12/2024, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $185. Myles Grayson Meiller, 19, Chaska, Minn., 11/9/2024, Speeding (65/60), … [Read more...]